Welcome to the official homepage of Matthew Vea. Within, you will find a collection of my various contributions to the Internet since 1996.
Blogging ( COLLAPSE VIEW )
Feature Articles ( COLLAPSE VIEW )
Some people think the Library of Alexandria was impressive ... I just chuckle.
March 2007
Using Nessus and Nmap, I outline the security weaknesses of flagship operating systems from Microsoft and Apple along with flavors of UNIX and Linux to determine who was the most vulnerable to hackers in 2006.
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December 2006
Over the open desert in El Paso, I spotted an unusual anomaly in the night sky. Fortunately, I was able to take a picture.
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Spring 1999
An explanation of why China normalized it's foreign policy relations with the United States in 1972 can be found using the Balance of Threat and Hegemonic Stability theories.
March 2006
Do It Yourself: How to build a rollbar mounted equipment rack to organize your Jeep Wrangler's equipment. I used mine to mount a Cobra radar detector, Uniden CB, Sirius satellite radio, Magellan GPS and a Galls SK125 PA system.
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January 2009
With a combination of basic and advanced name-matching techniques, a methodology can be assembled to automatically and efficiently identify names between dissimilar lists while providing a metric of confidence in the match.
August 2004
Analysis of the various flaws that cripple an operating system's security through various stages of deployment: installation, service packs and security patches.
Spring 1999
A philosophical essay questioning whether soldiers should fight a moral war.
July 2006
With gas prices through the roof, I conducted an investigation of the facts behind how driving style affects fuel economy by using a laptop and the OBDII interface to the engine's computer (ECU). I also address engine modifications and alternative fuels.
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October 2005
On 15 October 2005, I patrolled through Baghdad, Iraq to witness a moment in history.
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March 2009
This page automatically analyzes the historical number trends for the MegaMillions lottery.
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March 2009
This page automatically analyzes the historical number trends for the PowerBall lottery.
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Summer 1999
On-line tutorial for programming a basic, x86 PC bootstrap and binary image loader in assembly language.
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June 2005
A photographic narrative of an American soldier's patrol experience through Baghdad.
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November 2005
A rootkit is the apex of modern malware, eclipsing both viruses and worms, yet their function are the least publicly understood.
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Spring 2000
An historical look at the German roots that formed America's Airborne in WWII.
December 2009
Using WireShark, I take a look at a twelve hour slice of TOR traffic to see what risks a TOR Relay operator faces.
Flotsam & Jetsam ( COLLAPSE VIEW )
The following myriad of links represent my miscellaneous contributions to the Internet.
December 2005
A brief look into the historical origins of Christmas.
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November 2006
Army of the Mujahideen supporters were reading OmniNerd. Do you know who's reading your blog/website?
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November 2006
November 2005
Who is the true winner of People magazine's "2005 Sexiest Man Alive" decision?
Spring 2001
Back in school, I had to prove to our instructors the PalmPilot could drive a modem. So I wrote this PalmPilot application to repeatedly dial telephone numbers and released it as freeware.
Photo Gallery ( COLLAPSE VIEW )
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 | Artistic Shots: The images within this gallery were shot for the artistic merit of the subject, composition, or image in general. These photos may exhibit only the most minor retouching in both the darkroom or Photoshop to achieve a desired effect. |
 | Digital Creations: This gallery is comprised of imagery that could not have been achieved without digital tools. Images within this collection include those created as a collage of digital clips, the application of special effects filters, or other forms of heavy computer manipulation from their original substance. |
 | India: Selected photographs from our travels through India (New Delhi, Agra, Jodpur & Pushkar) in January 2004. |
 | Belize: Selected photographs from our vacation to Belize (San Pedro, Caves Branch in Belmopan) in August 2005. |